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1929 Ford Model A Briggs 155-b on 2040-cars

US $20,000.00
Year:1929 Mileage:30673 Color: Green /
 Brown
Location:

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.3L, 4 Cylinder, Leaded Gas
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline - Leaded
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: CL Year: 1929
Interior Color: Brown
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Model A
Trim: Fordor Town Sedan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Manual Trans
Mileage: 30,673
Sub Model: Briggs 155-B
Exterior Color: Green
Number of Doors: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Rare Find! 1929 “Briggs” Ford Model A Fordor Type 155-B Town Sedan Body B.

(History) In 1929, the Three Window Model A was produced as a deluxe model known as the Town Sedan. It features deluxe interior trim and cowl lights. There were 84,970 Town Sedans manufactured in 1929. **This particular Model A has the Body Number CL 199-9084 and was the 9,084th Briggs Town Sedan built in 1929. The Exterior Color (Lower Body) is Vagabond Green, (Upper Body, Belt and Moulding) Rock Moss Green, (Reveals) Vagabond Green, and (Stripe) Straw. The Interior Trim Scheme is Brown Mohair. The Fenders and Wheels came from the factory painted black. In January of 1929, Ford offered a new, three-window Fordor sedan. Although Briggs had been the exclusive builders of the two-window Fordor sedans, these new three-window models were built by both Briggs and Murray. The Type 155-B Town Sedan was built by Briggs. This same body was used, with the necessary cowl section modifications, on the 1930 and early 1931 three-window Fordor sedans before being discontinued in May of 1931. Cowl lights are furnished as standard equipment on the Town Sedan; they are the significant external difference between it and the three-window Fordor sedan.

Production Statistics for the 1929 Model A different versions:

Body Style

Maximum Percent

Minimum Percent

Murray 155-A

Briggs 155-B

73,633 86.7

29,907 35.2

55,063 64.8

11,337 13.3

(Details/Restoration) Off Body Restoration completed in 2007 (As close to original as we could make it!):

Engine/Components:

  • Cleaned fuel system, retimed, installed new plugs.
  • Repaired distributor arm to advance and retard timing.
  • Degreased engine and transmission.
  • Replaced universal joint housing felts and gasket.
  • Replaced rear motor mounts/rubbers pads.
  • Painted engine and transmission.
  • Installed exterior manifold and intake manifold (Sandblasted and painted).
  • Disassembled water pump, oiled, greased, painted and reinstalled.
  • Removed battery box, sandblasted, straightened, painted and reinstalled.
  • Tore out old wiring and replaced.
  • Installed transmission shaft seal kit.
  • Cleaned, straightened, painted and installed throttle linkage.
  • Straightened, cleaned, painted and reinstalled throttle control rods.
  • Removed and cleaned spark plugs.
  • Removed engine pans, cleaned, reinstalled.
  • Removed water pump, restored water return pipe, installed studs in head for water pump.
  • Removed radiator, cleaned, checked gaskets and lines (no leaks) and lower water hoses.
  • Filled radiator with water (no leaks). Filled with antifreeze.
  • Adjusted radiator support rods.
  • Installed new radiator cap.
  • Removed, cleaned, painted and reinstalled rear end.
  • Replaced front seal and checked bearings. Bearings good. Reinstalled.
  • Installed brake light switch on transmission.
  • Removed, checked, sandblasted and painted clutch pedal and adjusted clutch linkage.

Generator/Components:

  • Removed, checked, oiled, greased and painted generator and reinstalled. OK
  • Removed steering column, cleaned, painted and reinstalled.
  • Removed starter, checked, painted and reinstalled.
  • Installed starter rod, grommet and battery cables.

Brake System/Steering/Wheels:

  • Pulled all wheels and brake drums and rebuilt according to specs.
  • Removed front brakes assembly and backing plates and welded the tracks on the backing plates – disassembled rear brakes and braking plates, backing plates were like new on tracks in rear – repaired and reassembled all pins and rollers on eight brake shoes, painted backing plates and emergency brake backing plates, welded loose bushing on emergency backing plate and reassembled.
  • Built new brake cross shaft and reinstalled.
  • Cleaned, straightened, painted and reinstalled brake rods.
  • Removed, sandblasted, painted and reinstalled brake and clutch pedals and energy levers.
  • Removed front-end shocks, checked, restored and reinstalled.
  • Sandblasted and painted emergency brake rod.
  • Removed, sandblasted and painted brake pedals.
  • Removed all tires and tubes and checked wheels for run out.
  • Sandblasted and painted all wheels black and reinstalled.
  • Installed space tire and cover.

Accessories:

  • Repaired speedo (speedometer works).
  • Installed door handles.
  • Painted floor and toe boards and reinstalled.
  • Fixed stop light switch.
  • Painted floorboard metal plates around pedals.
  • Redid cloth edging on both boards (Anti Rattle).
  • Pulled out horn rod and switch bail, checked and reinstalled.
  • Removed old data plate on firewall and installed a new one.
  • Removed, cleaned, painted and reinstalled muffler.
  • Wired instrument panel and terminal box and reinstalled.
  • Repaired loose dash light on instrument panel.
  • Removed, checked and adjusted hood, reinstalled.
  • Removed, checked and reinstalled front and rear bumpers.
  • Installed floor mat.
  • Replaced horn to original specs.
  • Removed, cleaned and straightened headlight bar.

New battery installed in August 1, 2012, another test run, car continues to run great!

NOTE OF DAMAGE: Paint is cracking on body in certain areas, but it is minimal. If you'd like pictures of this, please email me and I'll send them to you!

(Specs) Refer to detailed information in RESTORATION section concerning the mechanical specifications of the car. A full restoration of the interior of the car (upholstery) has been completed. This particular Model A is green w/black trim detail. Upholstery is brown. (Refer to detailed pictures of car to appreciate)

This is a very rare and amazing vehicle, that is in great condition - and most importantly it runs! Thanks for looking at my vehicle! It will be the buyer's responsibility to ship this item to it's intended destination. I accept PayPal, a certified cashier's check or cash - in person only. Please contact me via email if you have any further questions about this awesome item. Good luck and happy bidding!

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